Are dermaroller / micro needling safe for a person with SLE/ lupus?

OK, the technique is very important. Best if someone rolls for you (preferably professional) if not brother, sister, neighbour.... but you need counter traction in some areas and pinching up in others. By stretching your skin and applying firm pressure, it will help. Needle depth is vital....

Thank you for your question. Derma roller is very good for acne scars as it can improve the texture and the appearance. The length of the needle all depends on what reaction you will have. Derma roller should be from .5-1.0 in length. With home derma rollers all you should experience...

I have my patients micro-needle their skin at home two to three times per week using a special hand held device that we manufacture. It is not a derma roller, as it uses a vertical "stamping motion" which gives a much more even pattern of vertical needle insertions into the skin as well as a...

No problems with doxy- in fact it is good that you are on an antibiotic because if you use a 1.0mm roller or longer you will bleed, and hence doxy can reduce the chance of infection.As for Retin A- stop this cream the night before the rolling session, then recommence when your skin has...

Once the skin has epithelialized (usually within 48 hours), you can use a silicone gel such as Plato's Scar Serum. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hello, Thanks for your question. Any trauma to the skin can cause aggravation of rosacea, and laser may needed to counter this. If you choose to go with derma rolling, then have an experienced doctor assess you. Please note, medical advice is given as general advice only and is not a...